US Bridges

Rt J E over Whitewater CR

Fair

Perry County, Missouri · S 33 T 34 N R 9 E · Structure no. 9995

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
748
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Whitewater CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt J E over Whitewater CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 748 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,047 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesWhitewater CR
LocationS 33 T 34 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.6057, -90.04276
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic748 (2024)
Projected traffic1,047 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt J E over Whitewater CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Whitewater CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Whitewater CR carry?

About 748 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Whitewater CR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Whitewater CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.